Earthworks IMB & IMBL Boundary Installation Microphones designed for permanent installation are now shipping.
More details from Earthworks (www.earthworksaudio.com):
The phantom-powered IMB & IMBL Boundary Microphones promise exceptional speech intelligibility and discreet appearance for table and ceiling installations.
The IMBL30 comes in a black, white or silver finish and features the all new LumiComm Touch Ring, which consists of a dual-color LED light ring and a touch sensor output, providing integrators complete freedom to assign function and LED color with a media control system.
IMB30 models are available without the LumiComm Touch Ring, and come in a black, white or silver finish. The Earthworks Boundary Microphones feature RF shielding to prevent interference from cell phones and other electronic devices.
The IMB microphones are 1.44 inches (3.6cm) in diameter and the IMBL models have a 1.59 (4.0cm) inch diameter.